We stayed in Aquamarine Amed Makara Villa for 4 nights. We were halfway through our travels and we just wanted a place to settle and relax. It was the best decision to get away from the main towns and use this area to recharge. It was very easy to communicate with the staff via email prior to our stay. We used their transportation service to and from their villas which was reasonably priced. They even recommended stops to see on the way to take advantage of not wasting a day to drive back. The driver they chose was a gentleman who was very respectful and drove with caution. There are only 6 villas on the property; therefore, it was peaceful and not crowded. The staff clean the property and beach every day, so it is well taken care of. Our villa was located by the beach, so there was no obstructions to the beautiful view of the waterfront and very private from the neighboring villas. The bedroom was very simple. There is only a bed, side tables and a dresser drawer which is filled with extra bed linens or other items. There are no luggage stands, so we took two dining chairs and used them to place our luggage on to access our clothes. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air con worked really well and it was very quiet. The bathroom is exposed to the outdoors, so not as cool as the bedroom if it is very hot. I kept my toiletries in the bedroom to prevent heat exposure. The towels are pretty old and should probably be replaced. But with the heat, you probably don't need towels to get dry. Though the bedroom was simple, the outdoor terrace was the superstar! This is where we stayed to read, dance to music and just stare at the water. Just turn on the ceiling fan and settle on the fantastic comfy couch. Occasionally, we would swim in our own refreshing pool if the sea was too rough for snorkeling. Snorkeling can be done just off the beach which was a nice convenience. It wasn't fantastic like other places we've been, but there was still some sea life to see. Tip: careful with getting off the hammock as it is at the edge of the terrace. Note: There are a few steps from the bedroom to the terrace, so those with mobility issues should consider this. Also, there might be a mess on the terrace in the morning because of the bats feeding at night. It gets cleaned up in the morning by staff. A great selection to eat for breakfast (western and local dishes) that is delivered to the terrace every morning; just make sure to fill in your order the day before. We ate at the Italian restaurant next door for dinners. Nice selection, especially if you crave something other than local food. There is a kitchenette for those who want to cook. If you've visited all the must tourist spots in Bali and you just want a quiet and relaxing place to stay to recharge, then this is the place to be.
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